A New Jersey man was killed on Labor Day when the vehicle he was driving was struck head-on in a multi-vehicle crash on Interstate 10 in Slidell.

Steven Fernandez, 26, was driving a 2016 BMW 328i in the crash, which was reported Monday afternoon on westbound I-10 near Old Spanish Trail.

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Louisiana State Police said Milton Frank, 66, of Lacombe, was driving a 2007 Chevrolet Tahoe east on I-10 when he lost control of the vehicle, crossed the median and went into the westbound lanes of the interstate.

The road was wet after heavy rain moved through the area, officials said.

Frank hit Fernandez's vehicle head-on. Frank's Tahoe was also struck by a 2002 Honda Accord driven by Irvin Darensbourg of New Orleans.

State police said Fernandez was wearing a seat belt, but suffered fatal injuries in the crash. He was pronounced dead at the scene. His passenger was wearing a seat belt and suffered moderate injuries. She and Frank were taken to hospitals for treatment.

Impairment is not suspected to have been a factor in the crash, officials said. Blood samples will be submitted to the state police crime lab for analysis.

The investigation into the crash is continuing.

Officials said the crash should serve as a reminder to motorists not to speed when inclement weather affects road conditions.

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